A recently discovered, rare gemstone found in the Dominican Republic, larimar is also known as "dolphin stone," the "Atlantis stone" and as the "Caribbean gemstone" for its captivating ocean-blue color. Named after the daughter of the mine developer who discovered the stone, larimar is a combination of "Larissa" for the daughter and "mar," the Spanish word for sea. Mottled white patterns and iron oxide plumes range from semi-transparent to opaque. Sizes, shapes and colors may vary with handcrafted items